1. The French Revolution Documentary Project

2. Introduction
You are a member of a film production studio that has recently been hired to update the History Channel Documentary about the French Revolution.
The French Revolution has been called the most important event in Western History by many historians. Your documentary must show the importance of the event and how it still impacts society today.
The documentary will need to highlight the many aspects of French Revolution, including: Causes of the Revolution, the Events of 1789, the Monarchy in Captivity, the Radical Phase of the Revolution, the rise of Napoleon, and the Congress of Vienna

3. The Task
You and your team will be responsible for producing one specific segment of the  documentary. Each segment production team will be responsible to:
Research the theme for the group's segment;
collaboratively create a 3-5 minute documentary segment using Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, Adobe Spark, iMovie, etc… (including appropriate images. voice-over narration, etc.);
preview the assembled documentary (including all five segments);
use segment study guides to informally assess the effectiveness of the documentary segments

4. The Process
1. Consult the grading rubric to make sure
2. Each member of the group conducts research in order to contribute materials essential to the production of your group's segment. Research should incorporate a variety of resources including text and review books, materials from the Media Center, as well as Internet resources. A list of all of the research sources will be kept so that it can be incorporated into a written and PowerPoint slide-based Works Consulted list using proper MLA citation.
3. Divide up the four roles among your group members.
4. Read and follow the instructions for your role
you create the best possible documentary. 
5. Organize the group's research and prepare it for use in the segment study guide and PowerPoint presentation.
6. Prepare a study guide and script to use for the narration in your documentary.
7. Construct your group segment collaboratively using PowerPoint.
8. Edit and fine tune your segment before submitting it to the teacher.
9. Preview the assembled documentary (including all five segments), using the study guides.
10. Each group will receive one part of the overall documentary.

5. Documentary Segments
“Causes of the Revolution” Segment The French Revolution did not occur in a vacuum. There were several factors that contributed to the events of Provide a background of why the revolution occurred by citing the philosophical ideas of the time, the economic factors, and the historical events involved.
Required Content:
Enlightenment Ideas
Estates General
Inequity of system and taxes
Poor Leadership
Louis XV
Louis XVI
Financial Disasters
War Debts
Tax System
Court Spending
American Revolution
(How it contributed to French Revolution)

6. Documentary Segments
The “Events of 1789” Segment 1789 is the year that kicked off the French Revolution. From the Estates General to the kidnapping of the Monarchy, these events shaped the path of the opening stages of the French Revolution. Describe and interpret the importance of the following events.
Required Content:
Louis XVI Calls the Estates General
Meeting of the Estates General
1st Estate
2nd Estate
3rd Estate
The Tennis Court Oath
National Assembly
Storming of the Bastille
Declaration of the Rights of Man
Be sure to highlight how it is an enlightenment document and where the ideas originated
Wives March
Louis “kidnapped” back to Paris

7. Documentary Segments
The “Monarchy in Captivity” Segment After the Wives March, the Monarchy clung to life inside the Tullieres Palace in Paris. This segment will document the events of 1791 until the rise of the Robespierre.
Required Content:
1789
Kidnapping of the Monarchy
1790
National Assembly
Abolition of the Nobility
1791
Louis and Marie Antoinette Flee to Varennes
September Constitution
1792
War with Austria
September Massacres
Sans Culottes
Guillotine

8. Documentary Segments
The Radical Phase of the Revolution Segment Once the Monarchy was removed, France plunged even deeper into madness. The Committee of Public Safety, led by Maximillian Robespierre, took the country on a dark path. This segment will discuss the Reign of Terror and the events of 1793 and 1794.
Required Content:
1793
Execution of Louis XVI
Committee of Public Safety
Maximilian Robespierre
Georges Danton
Jean Paul Marat
Republican Calendar
Execution of Marie Antoinette
Reign of Terror
1794
Execution of Robespierre
The Directory

9. Documentary Segments
The Rise of Napoleon Segment Napoleon rose from humble beginnings to become the Emperor of France and ruling most of mainland Europe. Detail his rise to power and eventual fall.
Required Content:
Early Life:
Corsica, Military School
Government Takeover
Consulate
Emperor
Crowning Ceremony
Reforms
Social and Economic Reforms
Napoleonic Code
Napoleonic Wars
Conquest of Europe
Battle of Trafalgar
Russian Campaign
Abdication and Exile
100 Days and Battle of Waterloo
Final Exile

10. Documentary Segments
“Congress of Vienna” Segment The Congress of Vienna put an end to the revolutionary period in France and re-established the borders and monarchies across Europe while creating peace and stability. This segment will describe the major figures that were present at the negotiations and agreements that were made that shaped the future of Europe.
Required Content:
Goals of the Congress of Vienna
Major Leaders and Countries Involved :
Prince Metternich (Austria)
Tsar Alexander (Russia)
Talleyrand (France)
Castlereagh (Britain)
King Frederick William III (Prussia)
Agreements of the Congress of Vienna
Changing Borders of Europe
Include before and after maps
Concert of Europe
Legacy of the Congress of Vienna

11. Group Roles Lead Historian
The lead historian takes charge of organizing the research for their group's particular assigned segment. While the majority of the research will be the responsibility of the lead historian, it is not the sole responsibility of the lead historian.
The lead historian will also assign and monitor the research activities of the other members. The lead historian will collect, categorize and filter the information that he/she and the other production team members collect. The lead historian will also keep records of the sources consulted for the segment. Finally, the compilation of the final Works Consulted list using MLA format will be his/her responsibility.
Main responsibilities:
Collection of historical data related to and relevant to the group's segment.
Assignment of research activities to other group members:
It is also expected that the lead historian ensure that a variety of resources (book, periodical, encyclopedia, Internet, etc.) are being used in the data collection process by all group members.
The lead historian should also hold the other group members accountable for their efforts and ensure that the information collected is cited properly and of the highest possible quality.
Verification of the accuracy of the collected data.
Organization, collection, categorization of historical data acquired by other group members.
Ensure that the information collected is presented in a clear and organized manner for inclusion in the final documentary.
Compilation of the final Works Consulted documents (submitted in a written format in addition to appearing at the end of the final production) using proper MLA citation.
Serve as a resource when needed in the other areas of production.

12. Group Roles Lead
Media Specialist As the media specialist, you will focus on acquiring the raw multimedia materials for inclusion in the PowerPoint documentary being produced by your group. The multimedia materials collected will include: pictures, graphics, audio and possibly video. Materials may be scanned in from print sources (scanning is your responsibility, see your teacher for assistance if needed).
Main responsibilities:
Collection of multimedia resources (mostly acquired via the Internet, scanning, etc.).
 Categorization and cataloging of multimedia resources.
Organization of multimedia collected by other members of the production team:
The media specialist should also hold other group members accountable for their efforts and also ensure that group members are assisting in the collection of multimedia files. All of the materials collected should be authentic and of the highest quality.
Serve as a production assistant to the PowerPoint engineer in the production of the final presentation.
Serve as a resource when needed in the other areas of production.

13. Group Roles Lead
PowerPoint Engineer The PowerPoint engineer will focus on the actual construction of the group's segment. The engineer will need to communicate with the other members of the group to ensure that the final product reflects the input of all members. The engineer will also work very closely with the media specialist to obtain the multimedia materials to be used in the creation of the final presentation, and to gain assistance in the final stages of production. It will be essential that the engineer begin the framework of the presentation as soon as possible (even while the other members are still researching information and acquiring materials) to ensure that the presentation is ready by the given deadline. The engineer will oversee the narration of the voice-over for inclusion in the final presentation and work with the other members of the group during the recording process (refer to the provided PowerPoint guide for assistance or get the instructor's aid if needed).
Main responsibilities:
Take the lead in the use of the PowerPoint program to create the documentary segment:
Utilization of materials acquired by the Media Specialist
Animation of the presentation so that it will run automatically.
Recording narration voice-over for the group's presentation.
Direct other group members when they are providing assistance with the production of the documentary's PowerPoint slides and narration.
Solicit input from other group members to ensure that all ideas and opinions are considered in the final production.
Work closely with the Media Specialist so that the collected multimedia materials are effectively incorporated into the final PowerPoint presentation.
Works closely with the Segment Producer on the production of the segment's narration.
Serve as a resource when needed in the other areas of production.

14. Group Roles Lead
Segment Producer The segment producer is mainly responsible for ensuring that a timetable for the production is set and adhered to by the group. This task involves the coordination of the entire team's efforts and overseeing many aspects of the planning and production phases. A key role of the segment producer will be also be designing, writing and editing the voice-over narration script for the final production. The segment producer in effect manages the production and keeps the group on-task during all stages of production. The segment producer will also be responsible for acting as liaison between the group and the instructor, if and when problems or concerns arise. The segment producer will be involved in all areas of the assignment, assisting in research, multimedia collection, and the final PowerPoint production and narration recording.
Main responsibilities:
1. Manage the group's efforts during all phases of the production process. In order to do this, the segment producer will need to be aware of the roles and responsibilities of the other group members:
Media Specialist
PowerPoint Engineer
Lead Historian
Set a production timetable for the timely completion of the assignment.
Ensure that group members are meeting the goals established by the timetable.
Oversee the individual and cooperative efforts of all group members to be sure that they are meeting their assigned responsibilities:
A written record of attendance and daily activities must be maintained, which will be used when the group determines its member's individual grades.
Write summaries or "Rushes" on group progress at assigned intervals to be handed in (TBA).
Coordinate the group's assignment of individual grades based on the evaluation of the group segment.
Inspire the group members to act cooperatively and effectively as a team.
Coordinate the creation of the narration voice-over for the PowerPoint production segment:
Utilize all members of the group in the authoring of the voice over.
Edit the final text of the voice over for content and style.
Establish the role of each group member for the final recording of the voice-over narration.
Coordinate the creation of the study guide for the PowerPoint production segment:
Utilize all members of the group in the authoring of the study guide.
Include a relevant primary source document, or ask questions about one that appears in the production segment.
Edit the final text of the study guide for content and quality.
Voice the group's concerns, problems and needs to the instructor.
Serve as a resource when needed in the other areas of production.

15. Online Resources
- Images from the French Revolution
The History Channel summary of the French Revolution
Information on the Estates General and the summoning of deputies in 1789
More Information on the Estates General
- Biography of Louis XV
- Biography of Louis XVI
- More on Louis XVI
- Biography of Marie Antoinette
- Early Years of Marie Antoinette
- How the American Revolution influenced the French Revolution
Background on the Tennis Court Oath
- Storming of the Bastille
- More on the Bastille
- What remains of the Bastille today

16. Online Resources
Text of the Declaration of the Rights of Man
- Information on the Wives March
- Information on the role of women in the French Revolution
- Art inspired by the French Revolution
- Paintings of the French Revolution (it’s a store but it has a ton of things you can research from)
French Revolution Political Cartoons – Google search of Political Cartoons
- Information on the National Assembly
- More on the National Assembly
- Louis XVI escape to Varennes

17. Online Resources
- Why the September Massacres happened
– Information on the September Massacres
- Fact and Fiction for the Sans Culottes
- An Overview of the Sans Culottes
- 8 facts about the guillotine
- Bloody History of the Guillotine
- The Execution of Louis XVI
- The Committee of Public Safety
- Biography of Robespierre
- Biography of Danton

18. Online Resources
- Paintings of Jacques Louis David
– More Paintings by Jacques Louis David
- Republican Calendar
- Reflections on Jean Paul Marat
- Final Days of Marie Antoinette
- The Reign of Terror
- Reign of Terror Facts
- The Directory, the Consulate, and the end of the Revolution
- Biography of Napoleon
- Napoleon: The Little Corporal Who Built an Empire
- Napoleonic Code
Facts about the Napoleonic Wars
- 5 Lessons from the Napoleonic Wars

19. Online Resources
- Napoleon’s 100 Days
- The Battle of Waterloo: The Day that Decided Europe’s Fate
- Congress of Vienna
- Maps of Europe from Congress of Vienna
- Metternich Biography and Congress of Vienna
- Metternich, the man who outwitted Napoleon?
- Biography of Tsar Alexander I
- Diplomacy of Talleyrand
- Complicated Life of Talleyrand
- Biography of Viscount Castlereagh
- Biography of King Frederick William III

20. Evaluation Individual Grading
While cooperation and team work are key to this project, it is not uncommon for some group members to work to a lesser or to a greater degree than others. To address this concern, individual grades will be determined based on the points earned by the segment, and based on the group's evaluation of each of its members.

21. Project Grading
Based on the criteria that we developed in class, please keep the following grading rubric in mind as you collaboratively create your segment:
Criteria Score Factual Content-The information included in the documentary is accurate and relevant to the topic, and includes all of the required items listed on the Documentary Segments page. 
Use of Primary Sources-Several relevant primary sources (e.g., photographs, Supreme Court rulings, Federal legislation, personal accounts, etc.) have been used to provide information about the content contained in the documentary segment.
 Media Use-The sounds, images, animations, and slide transitions that are used are both relevant and purposeful. 
Organization-The documentary segment is organized in a logical manner, making it easy to understand the information that is being presented. 
Citation-The last slide of the PowerPoint presentation contains an MLA-style Works Consulted listing all of the resources used for this project (e.g., textbook, review book, web pages, etc.).
 Narration/ Interview(s)-Narration and/or interview(s) are used as the primary means of transmitting information for the documentary. The narration and/or interview(s) are relevant and compliment the media selected for the documentary segment. 
Study Guide-The study guide acts as an outline of the documentary, providing students with a resource to review the material presented. The study guide should closely follow the presentation of the documentary.
Formatting-The segment maintains the formatting required to create a uniform class documentary (e.g., background color, font size, font type, font color, etc.) and is between 10 and 15 minutes in length.

22. Project Grading
Each of these criteria will be rated according to the following point scale:
Score Meaning:
3 Excellent-This criteria has been met in every possible way, and may even exceed expectations.
2Acceptable-This criteria has been mostly addressed, however, there is room for improvement.
1Sub par-Some elements have been met, but most of the criteria fails to be addressed.
0Incomplete-This criteria has not been addressed in any meaningful way or has not been completed.

23. Conclusion
After completing this documentary, you will understand the major concepts and themes of the French Revolution in World History. Check your understanding of these ideas by considering the following essential questions:
What conditions existed in the France which allowed the people to have a revolution and change their government?
How did laissez-faire capitalism influence the development of business organization in the United States?
Were the leaders of Big Business "robber barons," or in fact "captains of industry?"
How did some philosophies serve to support class division during the Gilded Age?
How did the Industrial Revolution cause urbanization and a dramatic increase in the number of immigrants to the United States?
What effect did urbanization and immigration have on the United States?
Why have many historians considered the late 1800's in America to be a Gilded Age; a period which was outwardly showy, but inwardly corrupt?
How did early reaction to the Gilded Age attempt to correct the abuses of the period?